A few weeks ago while out walking the fields of Dorset I observed for the first time a Golden-ringed Dragonfly.
It flew by at a rate of knots and I was only able to get a blurred shot of it due to wrong camera and lens settings.
Happily, I have now been able to find one (a female) that flew along pitching on a hedge close to me. It kindly remained there and I was able to get the shot.
The male and female are very similar in appearance, which is unusual in a dragonfly. This is also the longest dragonfly in the UK.
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What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThanks John.
DeleteLovely shots of a beautiful dragonfly. Not seen any here as yet this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks John.
DeleteHi Roy!!! Great macro... Happy week...
ReplyDeleteThanks Ana.
DeleteSpectacular photos of this beautiful dragonfly. I had one land on my garden fork once when I was in the veg patch! I was most surprised!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandy. I was surprised to get the opportunity to photograph it after the previous encounter.
DeleteDzięki Agnieszka.
ReplyDeleteHi Roy,
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic Dragonfly! Beautifully captured!!
Greetings, Maria